Nashville Predators Talk - 2024/2025 Season

[Kat Predator]

Bare minimum of 37-17-1 to finish the season with a possibility at a playoff spot. Why is Brunette still acting like there's a chance at winning something and pushing the vets instead of transition to a developmental approach? And, why is Trotz letting him?

Since a tomato is technically a fruit, why isn't ketchup considered a smoothie?

 

[Enoch]

Bare minimum of 37-17-1 to finish the season with a possibility at a playoff spot. Why is Brunette still acting like there's a chance at winning something and pushing the vets instead of transition to a developmental approach? And, why is Trotz letting him?

This seems impossible.

You look at the roster, and you feel that the Preds can make a run and do it.

Then you look at the raw data, and it looks impossible.

 

[nine_inch_fang]

Since a tomato is technically a fruit, why isn't ketchup considered a smoothie?

The vinegar. I love a good strawberry banana smoothie but that vinegar ruins it every time.

 

[Armourboy]

Our record through 27 2024-25
7-14-6 : 20 points

Our record through 27 23-24
14-13-0 : 28 points

There in lies the issue. Last season we were already above .500 before we made the run, this season we need a run just to get back to the point where we then need to make a run. It's the reason there is no way in heck Trotz can actually believe this team can still make the playoffs.

 

[nine_inch_fang]

There in lies the issue. Last season we were already above .500 before we made the run, this season we need a run just to get back to the point where we then need to make a run. It's the reason there is no way in heck Trotz can actually believe this team can still make the playoffs.

Oddly enough, they might still have a chance with a coach that would utilize the roster more effectively. Or, a new coach wouldn't make a difference, it's too bad they've waited so long to find out.

 

[herzausstein]

This seems impossible.

You look at the roster, and you feel that the Preds can make a run and do it.

Then you look at the raw data, and it looks impossible.

Especially when you factor in RoRs injury. I know he wasnt having a great season but Bruno is gonna try and cram stamkos as 1C even though he hasnt done anything 5v5 all season.

 

[glenngineer]

Especially when you factor in RoRs injury. I know he wasnt having a great season but Bruno is gonna try and cram stamkos as 1C even though he hasnt done anything 5v5 all season.

I will say this, while they didn’t score the other night, 91’s speed seemed to open up the ice and create more chances. That was mildly encouraging.

 

[Kat Predator]

Asking Stamkos to be the playmaker for Forsberg sounds like you are removing one of the primary scorers from the lineup.

On the other hand, it doesn't really matter. Maybe we can generate more hits instead.

 

[herzausstein]

Asking Stamkos to be the playmaker for Forsberg sounds like you are removing one of the primary scorers from the lineup.

On the other hand, it doesn't really matter. Maybe we can generate more hits instead.

Youll end up with the same thing the 2nd line has had ... two 40G scorers with noone pulling the trigger because everyone thinks the other guy has the better shot. We should have a 40G scorer on each line with complimentary players and setup guys

 

[nullednumbed]

There in lies the issue. Last season we were already above .500 before we made the run, this season we need a run just to get back to the point where we then need to make a run. It's the reason there is no way in heck Trotz can actually believe this team can still make the playoffs.

Yep. Unless he is even more out of touch than I already believe he is, Trotz knows that this team is not making the playoffs. We should realize that as well if someone hasn't already. And even if by some miracle this team goes on an even bigger run than last year, is it really going to help this org in the long run to sneak into the last playoff spot, get bounced in the 1st round, and end up with another low 1st rounder?
I am ready to see if they can actually get a top 5 pick and see if they can draft someone who can be an impact offensive player for once. And yes I completely understand that their chances of screwing up said impact player is sky high unfortunately.

 

[Scoresberg]

Pärssinen apparently a healthy scratch tonight. f*** him for not scoring on the 8 minutes on PP and giving up a shorty against Montreal.. oh wait

 

[SouthNash]

The Bruno / Trotz approach

My 11 year old grandson plays on the Junior Preds and they are a blast to watch!

Compared to this damn team!

 

[Top 6 Spaling]

Pärssinen apparently a healthy scratch tonight. f*** him for not scoring on the 8 minutes on PP and giving up a shorty against Montreal.. oh wait

It's a parody of itself at this point. There's nothing left to say.

 

[Kat Predator]

It's a parody of itself at this point. There's nothing left to say.

It's beyond ridiculous. The 1C gets injured so we keep pressboxing centers. Make it make sense.

 

[SouthNash]

Pärssinen apparently a healthy scratch tonight. f*** him for not scoring on the 8 minutes on PP and giving up a shorty against Montreal.. oh wait

On NHL it's got Svech scratched!

 

[Scoresberg]

It's a parody of itself at this point. There's nothing left to say.

Yeah, gotta imagine the writing is on the wall for Pärssinen.

 

[nine_inch_fang]

Yeah, gotta imagine the writing is on the wall for Pärssinen.

Surely Trotz isn't gonna do it again after seeing the other two. If he hasn't learned a lesson yet then all the hyperbolic jokes we've been making aren't going to be "jokes" at all and will be an unfortunate reality that is going to last for years to come.

 

[Kat Predator]

Surely Trotz isn't gonna do it again after seeing the other two. If he hasn't learned a lesson yet then all the hyperbolic jokes we've been making aren't going to be "jokes" at all and will be an unfortunate reality that is going to last for years to come.

If he does it again, he should be fired.

 

[wmupreds]

At the moment I'm not convinced Parssinen would succeed elsewhere the way others have. I have no desire to belabor that point though because at the end of the day I agree they should give him (and other youth) the opportunity to get real impactful minutes and get a better evaluation.

 

[ShagDaddy]

Fantastic to see this kid back.

 

[Armourboy]

At the moment I'm not convinced Parssinen would succeed elsewhere the way others have. I have no desire to belabor that point though because at the end of the day I agree they should give him (and other youth) the opportunity to get real impactful minutes and get a better evaluation.

TBH I'm not sure he's really been allowed to settle into a role to even know if he could. Fabbro, Tomasino, and Tolvanen at least had stints or continuous play so you had a decent idea of what they had.

 

[herzausstein]

Trotz needs to move quick. That locker room has to be getting pretty toxic

 

[ShagDaddy]

3-2
3-2
3-2
3-2
3-0
3-1
I like it, I love it, I want some more of it!

 

[101st_fan]

The team needs to win 8 in a row to reach .500 hockey at game 36. Don’t see it happening.

 

[herzausstein]

The team needs to win 8 in a row to reach .500 hockey at game 36. Don’t see it happening.

We're 1 game away from being on an 8 game losing streak. Some might consider it a winning streak if it turns into some actual change on the ice